2) Verbal Assaults: Lagi kang parang tinuturuan, lahat ng gawa mo ay hindi tama at ang dating ay laging, “I know best”. He may also call you names like “stupid” etc. minamaliit ka, constantly finds fault with you and may make fun of you in private or in front of his friends and family.

4) Emotional blackmail: Plays on your fears, guilt or other “buttons” in order to control you or get what he wants. Other ways he may use to control you is by either threatening to end the relationship or abandon you or by withdrawing into a sullen silence.

However, you also need to know that the situation can deteriorate and physical abuse may become part of the pattern of his behavior towards you. Keeping this in mind, find a way to protect yourself and your children.